Yuki To

Dec. 9, 2024 Yuki To is a first-gen student at 蹤獲扦 who is currently graduating with her degree in health science, and with the help of the scholarships available to her at 蹤獲扦, she is graduating debt free. She made sure to spend time on extracurricular activities and develop connections with other Shockers. Her advice to her peers: Dont be afraid to try.

Aynsley Paterson

Dec. 9, 2024 Aynsley Paterson stepped out of her comfort zone, overcoming her introverted nature to build friendships and make the most of the Shocker experience.

Jose Miranda

Dec. 9, 2024 - Jose Miranda, a first-generation student, chose 蹤獲扦 for its exercise science program and to remain close to home. He is also a loyal Shocker basketball fan, so staying close to Charles Koch Arena mattered.

Jessica Miller smiling.

As a Branded Environments Design Lead at Corgan, 蹤獲扦 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries alumna Jessica Miller translates brand identities from two-dimensional assets into experiential, three-dimensional spaces. In the following interview, Jessica recalls her time as a graphic design student at 蹤獲扦, how she found her niche in environmental branding and offers advice to young designers looking to explore non-traditional design fields.

Josie Sloan

Dec. 3, 2024 Josie Sloan is a first-generation college student who worked as bus driver for Wichita Public Schools while earning her degree in communication science and disorders. She encourages students to connect with people on campus: "Engage with your classmates and professors and build relationships intentionally."

Hans Schrader

Dec. 3, 2024 Hans Schrader plans on a career in museums and he got his start at 蹤獲扦s Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology. "The Holmes museum is a quiet gem in the heart of campus which has been a truly special part of my graduate education."

蹤獲扦 and other officials standing in front of an airplane

Dec. 3, 2024 As part of the U.S. Air Forces Survivable Airborne Operations Center contract, 蹤獲扦 is partnering with SNC to modernize and deliver a new fleet of Nightwatch aircraft the airborne command center for the president of the United States, secretary of defense, and chairs of the joint chiefs of staff, ensuring continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies.

Abby Arbeiter

Dec. 3, 2024 Abby Arbeiter was attracted to 蹤獲扦 thanks to its creative writing program in the Department of English. Since attending 蹤獲扦, she had the opportunity to travel to Europe thanks to the 蹤獲扦 Travel Seminar and will be graduating with her bachelors in creative writing this fall. Her advice to other Shockers? Never be afraid to put yourself out there.

NSF graphic

Nov. 26, 2024 蹤獲扦 has entered the top 10 in the country in engineering research and development expenditures, according to data announced this week by the National Science Foundations Higher Education Research and Development Survey. 蹤獲扦 is also No. 1 in the country for aerospace engineering expenditures.

Aracely Martinez

Nov. 26, 2024 Aracely Martinez is a first-gen student in the United States at 蹤獲扦. Despite the challenges facing her moving from Paraguay to a new country, she took that as an opportunity to grow. She recommends other students look at the opportunities available to them while still in school to propel themselves into successful careers.